Over the course of this year at PATH Yorkshire we will be running workshops through our New Roots project so that people can learn more about a variety of employability related subjects. These will be open to refugees and people who have fled the conflict in Ukraine. In this session you will learn: Where to […]
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Leeds Together for Ukraine Fund – Leeds Community Foundation
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 10th August 2022 in Funding, Ukraine
Leeds Community Foundation are delighted to partner with Leeds City Council on this important funding programme for the benefit of community organisations to support the arrival and hosting of Ukrainian and other refugees in the city of Leeds. The Leeds Together For Ukraine appeal was launched in response to the humanitarian crisis and aims to provide support to […]
Job: Hosting Development Worker 22hrs/wk, £21.5-£24k pro rata – Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network
Salary: £21,500 – £24,000 pro rata (£12,783 – £14,270 actual) depending on experience Hours: 22 hours a week (Full time is 37 hours a week) Contract: 12 months (fixed) Funding secured until September 2023 Location: LASSN office, 22-23 Blayds Yard LS1 4AD People with lived experience of migration with relevant skills and experience are strongly encouraged […]
Online resources for Ukrainian Refugees in Leeds – July 2022
Here’s a round up of the best resources out there for both Ukrainian Refugees and people supporting them. Resources in Leeds Leeds Ukrainian Community Centre – facebook page Leeds City Council – “Find more information about the help being offered, where to go for advice and how Leeds residents can get involved.” brings together all […]
Asylum Matters update, 7th June 2022
More updates from Asylum Matters Ongoing advocacy Linton-on-Ouse ‘accommodation centre’ Residents of Linton-on-Ouse, and their representatives have continued to campaign to stop the wholly unsuitable large-scale facility planned in their village. Following action by Hambleton District Council, the Yorkshire Post reported a delay to the Home Office’s plans on 30 May, stating that ‘no final […]
Jobs: Refugee Council , Homes for Ukraine Workers, Full time to June 2023 £26,446
The Refugee Council is one of the leading organisations in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. Our operational teams based in various locations in England provide advice and assistance across a wide range of issues, including helping asylum seekers through the complexities of the asylum system, addressing issues of destitution and assisting refugees […]
LMP Online Meeting: Ukraine special – 5th May 2022 from 11:30 – 12:30
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 22nd April 2022 in LMP, Meeting, Safety & Inclusion, Ukraine
The government has put in place arrangements for local authorities to implement and deliver on the Home for Ukraine scheme. Since the launch, Leeds City Council has been developing systems and processes in line with government guidance to deliver this scheme at a local level. So LMP are hosting a special online meeting, to enable […]
Council launches Leeds Together For Ukraine appeal in response to refugee crisis
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 11th March 2022 in Activism & Campaigning, Ukraine
Leeds City Council has announced details of a major fundraising appeal to help those facing upheaval and heartbreak following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The press release regarding the ‘Leeds Together for Ukraine’ appeal to support Ukrainian refugees as they start to arrive in the city is available here: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council-launches-leeds-together-for-ukraine-appeal-in-response-to-refugee-crisis
Responding to the Ukraine Crisis – What can you do?
words by Jon at LASSN The UK Govt position on how Ukrainian people can find safety in the UK is rather confused. As we wait for clarity, here are some resources, produced by other people If you want to find out about local fundraising and collections – especially those led by people affected by the […]